Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for March 9, #371

The next round of SSDI payments are almost here. We'll break down March's payment schedule for you. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/social-security-disability-insurance-march-2025-this-is-when-y

President Donald Trump announced recently that roughly half of the Education Department's staff was being cut, amid his contentious plans to axe the department altogether. https://www.cnet.com/news/po

Add chia seed water to your diet and see the health benefits rack up. https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/chia-seed-water-is-your-new-favorite-health-drink-the-benefits-and-side-effects-to-know/#fta

Pokémon Go's team leader says the entire team is moving with the game and that it will continue to evolve at Scopely. https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/pokemon-go-monster-hunter-now-and-pikmin-bloom-so

The House passed a measure to keep the government funded, but the shutdown threat is still present as the bill moves to the Senate. https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/taxes/government-shutdown-stil

Sam Altman asked and OpenAI's new creative writing model delivered https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/openais-new-creative-ai-model-writes-haunting-story-about-life-after-grief/#ftag=CADf

Debating on whether you can DIY your new water heater installation? Experts recommend leaving it to a trained plumber. Here's why. https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/should-you-install-a-w